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Ice cream vs. Aspartame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ice cream and Aspartame

  • Aspartame has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% more.
  • Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, vanilla and Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4875%
Contains more Zinc +6800%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4875%
Contains more Zinc +6800%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Contains less Sodium -100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +597.1%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +277.5%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +597.1%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +277.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream Aspartame
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Aspartame Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 89.08g Aspartame
Protein 3.5g 2.17g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 89.08g Aspartame
Calories 207kcal 365kcal Aspartame
Starch 8.36g Aspartame
Sugar 21.22g 80.7g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 0mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.04mg Ice cream
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 4mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 0mg Aspartame
Zinc 0.69mg 0.01mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 0.5µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg 0mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 1.186mg Aspartame
Valine 0.217mg 0mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Aspartame
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0g Aspartame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream Aspartame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Ice cream
0%
Aspartame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
0%
Aspartame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.48g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.